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World Organisation for Animal Health

World Organisation for Animal Health. Seminar on the Dialogue and Common Activities between the OIE Member Countries of the European Union and the other Member Countries of the OIE Regional Commission for Europe Ankara, Turkey, 21-22 November 2005. Dr Dewan SIBARTIE OIE, Central Bureau,

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World Organisation for Animal Health

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  1. World Organisation for Animal Health

  2. Seminar on the Dialogue and Common Activities between the OIE Member Countries of the European Union and the other Member Countries of the OIE Regional Commission for Europe Ankara, Turkey, 21-22 November 2005

  3. Dr Dewan SIBARTIE OIE, Central Bureau, Head of the Regional Activities Department 21-22 November 2005 Presentation of Objectives and Structure of the OIE and of the 4th Strategic Plan 2006-2010

  4. The official name of the Organisation • “World Organisation for Animal Health” adopted by the International Committee on May 2003

  5. Plan • Objectives • Member Countries • Structure • International relations • Information system • International Standards • Reference Laboratories – Collaborating Centres • Publications and Website • 4th Strategic Plan of the OIE for 2006-2010

  6. 167 Member Countries (May 2005) Americas: 29 – Africa: 50 – Europe: 49 – Middle East: 13 – Asia: 26

  7. OIE Objectives

  8. To ensure transparency in theglobal animal disease and zoonosis situation To collect, analyse and disseminate scientific veterinary information To provide expertiseand encourage internationalsolidarity in the control of animal diseases Within its mandate under the WTO SPS Agreement, to safeguard world tradeby publishing health standards for international trade in animals and animalproducts To improve the legal framework and resources of national Veterinary Services To provide a better guarantee of the safety of food of animal origin and topromote animal welfare through ascience-based approach Objectives

  9. The historical objectives (1) 1. To ensure transparency in the global animal disease and zoonosis situation Objectives

  10. The historical objectives (2) 2. To collect, analyse and disseminatescientific veterinary information Objectives

  11. 3. To provide expertise and encourage international solidarity in the control of animal diseases Objectives New objectives (1)

  12. 4. Within its mandate under the WTO SPS Agreement, to safeguard world trade by publishing health standards for international trade in animals and animal products Objectives New objectives (2)

  13. 5. To improve the legal framework and resources of national Veterinary Services Objectives New objectives (3)

  14. To provide a better guarantee of the safety of food of animal origin, To promote animal welfare, through a science-based approach Objectives New mandates (4)

  15. Ordinary-6 categories of countries Volontary-Financing of specific activities (Regional Representations)…….. Contributions

  16. OIE Structure

  17. INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE Administrative Commission Director General Specialist CommissionsCode, Laboratories,Aquatic animals, Scientific Regional Commissions Africa, Americas, Europe, Asia- Far East and Oceania, Middle East Central Bureau CollaboratingCentres ReferenceLaboratories Ad hoc Groups Working Groups International Trade Department Administrative and Financial Department Animal Health Information Department Scientific and Technical Department Regional Activities Department Publications Department Regional Representations

  18. The International Committee • the highest authority of the OIE • comprises all the Delegates • meets at least once a year • voting by Delegates respects the democratic principle of 'one country, one vote'. • elects the members of the governing bodies of the OIE • appoints the Director General for a 5-year mandate

  19. The Delegate • He is usually the Chief Veterinary Officer of his country • Member of the International Committee (General Session) • In permanent contact with the OIE • Should inform the OIE of the animal disease situation of his country

  20. The Delegate • Ensure that the legislation in force in his country is based on OIE standards and if necessary, on a scientific risk analysis • Focal point of the OIE = national specialist focal point (aquatic animal diseases, wildlife, sanitary information systems, veterinary medicinal products

  21. The Administrative Commission (1) • Composition: • the President of the International Committee, • the Vice-President, • the Past President, • 6 Delegates, elected for a 3-year term (with the exception of the former President)

  22. The Administrative Commission (2) • President Dr Abdoulaye Bouna Niang (Senegal) • Vice-President Dr Barry O’Neil (New Zealand) • Past President Dr Romano Marabelli (Italy) • Members Dr Nikola T. Belev (Bulgaria) Dr George Khoury (Syria) Dr Rachid Bouguedour (Algeria) Dr José Molina (Philippines) • Auditors Dr Carlos A. Correa Messuti (Uruguay) Dr Brian R. Evans (Canada)

  23. The Administrative Commission (3) • Role: - represents the Committee during the interval between General Sessions - examines technical and administrative matters and, in particular, the working programme and the proposed budget- to be presented to the International Committee. • meets twice a year in Paris

  24. Specialist Commissions Terrestrial Animal Health Standards Commission "Code Commission" Biological Standards Commission - "Laboratories Commission" Scientific Commission for Animal Diseases"Scientific Commission" Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission "Aquatic Animals Commission"

  25. Régional Commission 5 Regional Commissions - Africa - Americas - Asia, Far East and Oceania - Europe - Middle East Bureau: 1 President 2 Vice-Presidents 1 Secretary General

  26. Central Bureau The Administrative and Financial Department The Animal Health Information Department The Scientific and Technical Department The Regional Activities Department The International Trade Department The Publications Department

  27. Régional Representation 5 Regional Représentations - Africa (Bamako, Mali); sub-representation in SADC - Americas (Buenos Aires, Argentine) - Asia, Far East and Oceania (Tokyo, Japan) - Europe (Sofia, Bulgaria) - Middle East / Moyen Orient (Beyrouth, Lebanon) And A Regional coordination Unit for the Southeast Asia Foot-and-Mouth Disease Campaign (Bangkok, Thailand)

  28. Working Groups Wildlife Diseases Animal Production Food Safety Animal Welfare

  29. Ad Hoc Groups • Set up, when needed, • with world renowned scientists • to prepare decisions of the Specialist Commissions and the International Committee

  30. International Relations

  31. International Relations (1) Institutional cooperation with: • WHO World Health Organization • FAO Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations • WTO World Trade Organization • CAC Codex Alimentarius Commission • IPPC International Plant Protection Convention

  32. International Relations (2) Institutional cooperation with (2): • World Bank • CABI CAB International • ILRI International Livestock Research Institute • Regional Organizations: AU-IBAR, PAHO, OIRSA, IICA, CEBEVIRHA, SADC, CPS,European Commission, Andean Community, PVC

  33. International Relations (3) Technical and scientific cooperation with more than 20 regional organisations and international professional associations: Inter alias : • IMS • IDF • FEI • IFAH • IABs • WVA (World Veterinary Association) • IFAP • (…)

  34. OIE Information System  Promote transparency in and knowledge of global animal disease situation

  35. Source of Early Warning Disease reports • Reports from Member Countries • Reports from worldwide network of OIE Reference Labs. • Active search and tracking of unofficial sources, such as scientific publications and ProMed, and lay publications, with Member Country verification • Improved Member Country surveillance • Policies • Internal and international resources

  36. The OIE Early Warning System

  37. The OIE Global Information System

  38. OIE animal disease notification system • Criteria for inclusion in the OIE list: • International spread • Significant spread within naive population • Zoonotic potential • Emerging diseases (new infection resulting from the evolution of an existing pathogen or parasite resulting in a change of host range, vector, pathogenicity or strain; or the occurrence of a previously unrecognized infection or disease.) 1 January 2005 1 list of notifiable diseases

  39. Global Early Warning System (GLEWS) • Joint OIE/FAO/WHO initiative • Animal disease and zoonoses tracking • Emergency response • Trends analysis predictions • Capacity building of Veterinary Services for surveillance and early warning and response (animal sector) • List of priority animal diseases, zoonoses and emerging diseases

  40. OIE International Standards

  41. OIE International Standards Terrestrial Animal Health Code – mammals, birds and bees Aquatic Animal Health Code – fish, molluscs and crustaceans Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals Manual of Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animals available on the OIE Website disponibles sur le site Web

  42. Why are standards necessary (1) Safety of international trade of animals and animal products Harmonization of legislations and control methods in countries Narrow the gap between rich and poor countries (…)

  43. Why are standards necessary (2) Surveillance and control of animal diseases and zoonoses = Intern. Public Good (IPG) IPG implementation is a duty of governments International community, international org., donors and NGO influence and support Public – Private sector contracts

  44. How fast are they changing andin response to what pressure? • Pressure by exporting countriesto increase trade • Pressure by importing countries to protect themselves (e.g. Avian influenza) • Ethics and public health protection

  45. COMMITTEE,COMMISSIONS,DELEGATES PROBLEM Updatinginternational standards Specialist Commissions Review Advice of experts or other Specialist Commissions Draft text 1 2 DELEGATES COMMITTEE OIE INTERNATIONALSTANDARD Adoption

  46. Reference LaboratoriesCollaborating Centres

  47. Reference Laboratories (1) • 155 Reference Laboratories • in 30 Countries • covering 92 diseases or topics

  48. Reference Laboratories (2) Expert centres for worldwide standardization Store and distribute reference reagents Conduct and validate diagnostic tests Coordinate technical and scientific studies Provide technical and scientific training Organise laboratory proficiency testing

  49. Collaborating Centres (1) • 15 Collaborating Centres • in 9 Countries

  50. Collaborating Centres (2) Expert centres on horizontal subjects, for the OIE and Member Countries Assist in the elaboration of procedures for the harmonization of international standards Coordinate activities on cooperation Provide technical training Organize and host scientific meetings for the OIE

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